Project Description
Civic Assist’s Youth Street Crew (YSC) After Hours Program aims to support at-risk youth in Toowoomba CBD and fringe CBD. The aim of this project was to analyse the efficacy and need for this program, to assist Toowoomba’s youth experiencing homelessness, violence, anxiety, abuse and more.
Project Personnel and Beneficiaries
Toowoomba City Council, Civic Assist – Youth Street Crew After Hours program; Local First Nations people; Toowoomba’s Youth.
Outcomes to Date
During the past three years the proportion of hours spent on coordination has decreased from 52% to 46% and the proportion of volunteer hours has grown from 9% to 17%.
Project Significance
Data analysis has identified that Civic Assist’s Youth Street Crew (YSC) After Hours Program assisted in the delivery of referrals and direct support by supplying essential frontline humanitarian help. Needs of physical health, personal safety and mental health were being addressed by Street Crew staff and volunteers.